The fire department said that firefighters were alerted to the fire at the Showcase Theatre just after 4 a.m. on Monday. Firefighters extinguished the fire at the building in the 11200 block of Old Baltimore Pike without incident.

Investigators have classified the fire as arson. The estimated fire loss at $25,000. Investigators are encouraging anyone with information about the person(s) responsible to come forward by calling the Arson Tip Line at 301-77-ARSON (27766).